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Margaux's Food Blog | Delicious Recipes & Sustainable Habits

Margaux

Updated: May 29, 2024


Hey PIT Fam!

Here I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes, ideas, tips, and tricks! We understand that getting creative in the kitchen can be tricky, so we'll be attaching some yummy and easy recipes to try out! In this section, we will discuss:


  1. Prioritizing protein intake

  2. Having variety in your meals

  3. Everything in moderation

  4. Diet culture


 

#1: Prioritizing Protein Intake

Being involved in the gym community, you will hear A LOT how important it is to prioritize your protein intake. I do not measure my macros or count calories, but I would advise you all to do it for one week, that way you can get a gist of what your meals should look like. Everyone is different, if counting calories and macros works for you then that is great. With others, it can cause stress when you hyper-fixate on getting every number to the T and can eventually create an unhealthy relationship with food. I highly recommend eating intuitively for those of you who may be feeling this way. Listen to your body. Focus on nutrient-dense foods with variety and prioritize protein.



#2: Having Variety in your Meals

Including variety in your meals goes hand in hand with having nutrient-dense meals. Most of you may have heard the term, "eat the rainbow". I see a lot of people eating just chicken and rice and broccoli when they get into fitness, and while this may work for some people, it is important to incorporate other fruits and veggies in your meals. Plants contain different pigments which give them their color. Different-colored plants are linked to higher levels of specific nutrients and health benefits. While eating more vegetables and fruit is always a good idea, focusing on eating a variety of colors will increase your intake of different nutrients which are super beneficial for your health. If you focus on eating the rainbow when you're cooking your meals, you'll find that you're incorporating more variety into your diet!



#3: Everything in Moderation

Everything in moderation is my motto. Most people feel guilty having a sweet treat, fast food, alcoholic beverages, etc. Rather than constantly restricting yourself and feeling guilty when you "cheat”, allow yourself to enjoy life and not be so hard on yourself. Have your sweet treat! Eat your fries! Just do not make it a habit.



#4: Diet Culture

NO MORE DIETING! This goes for 'cleanses' too. They do not work long-term guys. You have to find out what works for you and stick with it. It can take trial and error but once you know what foods work for you, prioritize eating high-protein nourishing meals.

Dieting goes the same way for everyone: You start your diet, do it for maybe 1-2 months, lose 10lbs, and once you end your diet you go back to eating how you did before, you will gain even more weight than when you started.


Scroll down to view some fun, healthy recipes you can enjoy anytime :)



 

BREAKFAST RECIPES:

-Avocado toast with eggs scrambled with spinach, bacon, & sourdough bread with a side of fresh fruit

-Omelette with mushrooms, bacon/ham, spinach, and feta cheese. You can add whatever other veggies, cheese, or protein you like!

-Protein smoothie with milk of your choice, berries, almond butter, and protein powder, add in whatever else you like!

-Greek yogurt with fresh fruit, honey, granola & almond butter.

Importance of adding nut butter to smoothies: Even though fruit contains natural sugars, you are still spiking your glucose levels and need a high-fiber ingredient to combat the glucose spike.


LUNCH/DINNER RECIPES:

Whole roast chicken: I have whole roast chicken for dinner almost once a week.

  • 1 whole chicken

  • Mushrooms, potato of your choice, squash, or anything you'd like to add, feel free!

  • ¾ stick of butter

  • Aromatics like rosemary, thyme, sage & garlic

  • Blend butter & aromatics and lather all over the chicken and veggies with a generous amount of salt and pepper

  • Add the chicken to a sheet pan and scatter mushrooms and potatoes around the chicken

  • The chickens' natural fats and butter will add so much flavor to the potatoes and mushrooms

  • Roast at 400 degrees for about an hour. Pull the chicken out once it reaches 155 degrees internal temperature and enjoy!!


When I cook at home I like to make everything from scratch including salad dressings and sauces.

These are typically the worst things for you when you're grocery shopping as they tend to be super high in sugars, inflammatory oils, and preservatives. Making dressing takes an extra 5 minutes but it is so worth it! You have more control over what you eat and it is much cleaner.

I will share below a few of my favorite recipes for salad dressings and sauces to put on whatever you'd like!





 

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Remember: Everything in moderation and Read. The. Ingredients!



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